Grandal is an underrated fantasy catcher. He is hitting .276 with 10 home runs and 26 RBI this season.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a home run for the only run in the, 4-1, loss to the Rangers on Monday. | 06/16/2015 9:25 AM

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Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a home run for the only run in the, 4-1, loss to the Rangers on Monday.

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Grandal now has three home runs in the last four games. He is hitting .272 with eight home runs and 23 RBI in 151 at-bats this season.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup in fine fashion during Saturday's win over St. Louis. | 05/31/2015 9:33 AM

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Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup in fine fashion during Saturday's win over St. Louis.

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Grandal had been on the 7-day concussion DL, but came off and smacked a three-run homer in the sixth. He is now hitting .292 with five home runs and 20 RBI overall.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup in fine fashion during Saturday's win over St. Louis. | 05/31/2015 9:33 AM

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Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup in fine fashion during Saturday's win over St. Louis.

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Impact

Grandal had been on the 7-day concussion DL, but came off and smacked a three-run homer in the sixth. He is now hitting .292 with five home runs and 20 RBI overall.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal has been activated from the 7-day concussion list and is in Saturday's starting lineup. | 05/30/2015 4:11 PM

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Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal has been activated from the 7-day concussion list and is in Saturday's starting lineup.

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Impact

Grandal is hitting .287 with four home runs and 17 RBI overall and is much improved from his days in San Diego. A.J. Ellis will still catch Clayton Kershaw, but grandal should return to being the almost everyday catcher.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is getting the night off Wednesday against the Brewers.

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A.J. Ellis will get the nod and catch for starter Joe Wieland.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a walkoff home run in the 13th inning to lift Los Angeles to a, 1-0, victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. | 05/03/2015 8:19 PM

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Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a walkoff home run in the 13th inning to lift Los Angeles to a, 1-0, victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

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Impact

Grandal was used as a pinch hitter for starting catcher A.J. Ellis. The homer was Grandal's second of the year. He is hitting .230 with three RBI in 61at-bats.

San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning to lift the Padres over the Dodgers, 3-2. | 08/30/2014 9:41 AM

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San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning to lift the Padres over the Dodgers, 3-2.

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Impact

Grandal was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts prior to the single. The 25-year-old has had a rough year though, hitting .210 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI in 290 at-bats.

San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a sacrifice fly Sunday against the Diamondbacks. | 08/24/2014 9:27 PM

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San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a sacrifice fly Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

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Impact

Grandal has 11 homers in 274 at-bats, but he's hit .204 with 32 RBI, 29 runs and a .678 OPS. He's not worth owning in any leagues.

Yasmani Grandal hits eighth homer | 07/20/2014 12:05 AM

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Yasmani Grandal went 2-for-4 and hit his eighth homer Saturday against the Mets.

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Impact

It's the third time in four games that Grandal has started at first. He's hit .293 with two homers in 41 at-bats this month, so the bat is picking up. It will be interesting to see if the Padres start having him catch more than Rene Rivera during the final two months. He's capable of being a very good hitter for a catcher, but he doesn't figure to hit enough to make it as a first baseman.

Grandal hits seventh home run against Giants | 07/06/2014 11:06 PM

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Yasmani Grandal hit his seventh home run of the season in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

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Impact

Grandal hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning off former closer Sergio Romo, pulling the Padres to within two runs. The homer was his first since June 12. The catcher has been an offensive disappointment this season, batting just .206/.296/.377 with 19 RBI in 64 games.

Yasmani Grandal homers against Phils | 06/12/2014 4:34 PM

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Making just his third start of the month, Yasmani Grandal homered Thursday against the Phillies.

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Impact

Even with Nick Hundley gone, Grandal has been taking a backseat to Rene Rivera of late. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to us; the Padres are going nowhere this year and Grandal should be getting all of the playing time his body can handle after he missed most of last year. He's been a disappointment with his .187 average, but why would anyone expect consistency from him when he's playing once or twice a week?

Grandal not in Saturday's lineup vs White Sox | 05/31/2014 2:00 PM

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Yasmani Grandal is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox.

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Impact

Grandal was recently hit on the hand with a Paul Goldschmidt backswing and is still getting his feel back after undergoing knee surgery last year. The catcher is currently in the midst of a 2-for-36 slump and enters Saturday's action with a .189/.278/.378 slash line. Rene Rivera will get the start behind the dish.

Grandal (hand) goes 0-for-3 in return Wed. | 05/29/2014 9:50 AM

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Yasmani Grandal (hand) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

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Impact

Grandal was removed from Tuesday night's game after getting struck on his left hand by Paul Goldschmidt's backswing. He only suffered a minor hand contusion.

| 05/29/2014 4:06 AM

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Yasmani Grandal returned to action on Wednesday May 28.

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Yasmani Grandal's X-rays are negative | 05/28/2014 1:05 AM

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X-rays on Yasmani Grandal's left hand came back negative.

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Grandal was forced from Tuesday's contest after after being hit on his catching hand by Paul Goldschmidt's bat on a backswing. However, it appears he's avoided a serious injury and is hoping to be back in action on Friday following Thursday's off day.

Grandal exits after taking bat to hand | 05/27/2014 11:55 PM

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Yasmani Grandal left Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks after being hit on the left hand by Paul Goldschmidt's bat on a backswing.

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Impact

Grandal will surely get some X-rays. The catcher was hitless in three trips to the plate before the injury. Rene Rivera replaced him at catcher.

Yasmani Grandal goes hitless in loss | 05/15/2014 3:23 PM

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Yasmani Grandal went 0-for-3 on Thursday and is without a hit since homering on May 6.

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Impact

Grandal is just 4-for-32 this month, though at least all of those hits have gone for extra bases (two homers, two doubles). He hasn't stepped up as a mixed-league asset yet, though it could happen later this season.

Yasmani Grandal not in Wednesday's lineup | 05/07/2014 1:30 PM

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Yasmani Grandal is not in the Padres' lineup Wednesday.

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Impact

Grandal had made back-to-back starts at catcher for the first time this season -- and hit homers in both games -- but will now get a breather. Rene Rivera is behind the dish Wednesday.

Grandal goes deep a third time in five games | 05/07/2014 1:32 AM

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Yasmani Grandal hit a homer in his second consecutive game in Tuesday's 11-inning, 3-1 loss against the Royals.

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Impact

Grandal has gone deep in three of his past five games, and has at least one extra-base hit in all of those affairs. The 25-year-old backstop has swung a hot stick in the early going for a San Diego offense that desperately needs him, slashing .253/.333/.493 with four homers and 11 RBI. He's recapturing the promise he showed in 2012.

He was hitless in his other three at-bats, but managed to draw a walk. Grandal has extra-base hits in four consecutive games, accumulating three doubles and two homers over that time. The 25-year-old backstop hasn't displayed much rust in his return from August ACL surgery. Grandal is slashing .254/.338/.465 with three homers and 10 RBI through 71 at-bats.

Yasmani Grandal delivers pinch-hit homer | 04/19/2014 12:59 AM

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Yasmani Grandal delivered a pinch-hit homer Friday against the Giants.

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Impact

The Padres have fallen in love with Rene Rivera's defense, and he started his seventh game tonight, matching Grandal's total. Nick Hundley has also remained in the mix, starting three games. Grandal should see his role increase as the year goes along.

| 04/11/2014 5:15 PM

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Yasmani Grandal returned to action on Sunday March 30.

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Grandal finishes with four hits vs. Indians | 04/08/2014 10:38 PM

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Yasmani Grandal swung a big stick in Tuesday's loss to the Indians, finishing with four hits in five at-bats.

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Impact

Grandal singled three times and doubled, recording both an RBI and a run scored. The catcher now has 7 hits in 14 at-bats to begin the season. His playing time has been limited due to the Padres' three-catcher corps, but the occasional breather may help in the long run as he is recovering from ACL surgery last August.

Yasmani Grandal catches nine innings in game | 03/25/2014 7:06 PM

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Yasmani Grandal (knee) caught nine innings in a minor league game Tuesday.

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Corey Brock of MLB.com tweets that he "wouldn't be at all surprised" if Grandal is part of the Opening Day roster. It's been trending that direction, as the youngster has made a rapid recovery from last August's ACL surgery. If he does indeed avoid the disabled list, his workload early on could be relatively limited.

Grasmani 0-for-1 in third game back | 03/13/2014 5:23 PM

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Yasmani Grandal started behind the plate and went 0-for-1 in his first Cactus League start.

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Impact

Grandal has made significant progress working his way back from a torn ACL. The initial thought was that Grandal would have to start the season on the disabled list, but he is ahead of schedule and appears well on his way to opening the season behind the dish.

Grandal (knee) to make spring debut Monday | 03/10/2014 1:04 PM

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Yasmani Grandal (knee) will make his spring debut Monday.

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Grandal won't start, but he is expected to play a couple of innings. The 25-year-old backstop is coming back from surgery last August to repair a torn ACL, but it looks like he has a legitimate chance to be ready for the start of the season.

Grandal (knee) could see game action Monday | 03/09/2014 7:46 PM

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Padres manager Bud Black said Sunday that Yasmani Grandal (knee) could see Cactus League action as early as Monday.

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Impact

After catching three innings in a simulated game on Saturday, Grandal said that he was good to go. He has progressed extremely well this spring in his recovery from surgery to repair a torn ACL, and it now appears that he'll be ready to be behind the dish for the start of the regular season.

Grandal (knee) catches in simulated game | 03/08/2014 7:47 PM

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Yasmani Grandal (knee) caught in a simulated game on Saturday.

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"It moves him closer to an actual game," Padres manager Bud Black said. "We're trying to mimic a game here, especially for the pitchers and for Yazi." It was his first action behind the plate since ACL surgery on Aug. 6. The 25-year-old backstop is ahead of schedule in rehabbing his knee. Chase Headley (right calf), it should be noted, didn't participate in the game. He's advanced to grounders and batting practice and game action isn't far away.

Grandal to catch in simulated game Saturday | 03/08/2014 12:02 PM

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Yasmani Grandal (knee) will catch in a simulated game on Saturday.

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Impact

The 25-year-old backstop has made significant progress this spring in working his way back from surgery to repair a torn ACL. This could be the last hurdle to clear before he's able to catch in Cactus League action, and is a big step towards increasing his availability for Opening Day.

Yasmani Grandal not close to game-ready | 02/28/2014 10:08 AM

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Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that Yasmani Grandal's (knee) "side-to-side blocking and stamina have not progressed enough to catch a Cactus League game in the immediate future."

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It might not be too long before Grandal is allowed to hit in a Cactus League game, but the Padres aren't ready to let him work behind the plate yet. It's no surprise, of course, as even healthy catchers are eased into things early on in spring training. Grandal and the Padres remain hopeful that the 25-year-old will be ready to go on Opening Day. "We don't want to start the season and then in two months get hurt," Grandal said. "When we go, we're going to go all the way."

Yasmani Grandal has new batting stance | 02/19/2014 9:13 AM

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Yasmani Grandal has developed a new batting stance.

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Grandal, who is working his way back from ACL surgery, has replaced his leg kick with a toe tap and has lowered the starting point of his hands down to his midsection. "The main thing that we did this offseason was figure out a way to not put too much pressure on my knee," said Grandal, "...something that could put the knee in the right spot soon, so that whenever you get that vigorous turn, it doesn't damage anything." The 25-year-old remains optimistic about being ready for Opening Day and hopes that the new batting stance will get his career back on track.

Grandal strives to be ready for Opening Day | 02/08/2014 3:36 PM

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Yasmani Grandal said Saturday that he expects to be behind the plate on Opening Day.

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Impact

The talented young backstop is recovering from ACL surgery, but has progressed enough in recent weeks to where the team is now optimistic about his availability for the beginning of the season. He represents an intriguing late-round option in two catcher formats for his offensive upside.

Yasmani Grandal goes through catcher drills | 02/03/2014 11:14 AM

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Yasmani Grandal (knee) posted a video on his Instagram account Sunday of him going through a workout that simulates a catching drill.

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Impact

He certainly doesn't look like a guy only six months removed from ACL surgery in the video. Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote on Sunday that the Padres are "cautiously optimistic" about Grandal's chances of being ready for Opening Day, and GM Josh Byrnes acknowledged it was a possibility. We'll have a better idea after Grandal goes through more intense workouts in spring training.

Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune also writes that the club is "cautiously optimistic" about Grandal's chances to be ready for the opener. However, it will be a while before we'll have a clearer picture of his status, as he'll be monitored throughout spring training as he works his way back from ACL surgery. Nick Hundley will start behind the plate if Grandal isn't ready. "He says he feels good and he certainly looks good," Byrnes said. "Opening Day is possible for him. But that day simply starts a six or seven-month process. We have to hold him back somewhat during spring training even if he feels 100 percent. We will monitor him during spring training."

Yasmani Grandal likely to open year on DL | 12/22/2013 10:26 AM

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Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that Yasmani Grandal (knee) will "likely" open next season on the disabled list.

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Impact

Grandal stated after ACL surgery in August that he expected to be ready for spring training, but that was always an overly optimistic outlook. We'll have a better idea as to Grandal's timetable once spring training begins, but for now count on seeing Nick Hundley behind the plate on Opening Day.

Padres activate C Grandal from 60-day DL | 11/04/2013 4:40 PM

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Padres activated C Yasmani Grandal from the 60-day disabled list.

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Impact

Grandal underwent reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee on August 6. Grandal has stated publicly that he expects to be ready to go by the start of spring training, but that projection is highly optimistic. ACL surgeries come with an expected recovery time of 9-12 months. Check back on Grandal's status prior to spring fantasy drafts.

Grandal 'expecting' to be ready by spring | 09/21/2013 6:23 PM

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Yasmani Grandal is expecting to be ready by spring training after recently undergoing reconstructive ACL surgery.

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"I'm expecting to play," Grandal told Corey Brock of MLB.com. The catcher is just six weeks removed from the surgery, which has an expected recovery time of 9-12 months. While it's nice that he's going to work hard to get back as quickly as possible, blind optimism is the standard when it comes to players with injuries. We'll wait to see where Grandal is in February before declaring him the second coming of Adrian Peterson.

Grandal to undergo surgery on August 6 | 08/03/2013 12:11 AM

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Yasmani Grandal will undergo reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee on August 6.

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Impact

He's expected to need 9-12 months to recover from the injury, effectively wiping out most of his 2014 season as well. Combined with his 50-game suspension for PED use, it was an extremely disappointing season for the Padres' backstop in 2013.

Grandal out 9-12 months after ACL surgery | 07/08/2013 7:57 PM

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Yasmani Grandal needs reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee.

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The Padres didn't provide a timetable for his return, but the normal recovery time is 9-12 months, which means he could miss a good chunk of next season. The injury, combined with his PED suspension, will result in a ton of missed time for the 24-year-old Grandal. Nick Hundley will handle the catching duties for the Padres.

Yasmani Grandal (knee) lands on 60-day DL | 07/07/2013 11:13 AM

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Padres placed C Yasmani Grandal on the 60-day disabled list with a right knee injury.

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Impact

Grandal suffered damage to the ACL and MCL in his right knee during a plat at home plate Saturday. He will undergo an X-ray on Sunday and an MRI on Monday before the Padres know how long he'll be sidelined, but season-ending surgery would seem to be a distinct possibility.

Yasmani Grandal heading to the disabled list | 07/06/2013 11:47 PM

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Yasmani Grandal will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday after suffering damage to the ACL and MCL in his right knee during Saturday's game.

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Grandal was injured in a play at the plate where Anthony Rendon slid hard into his leg while attempting to break up a double play. The catcher is scheduled for an X-ray on Sunday an and MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. If he requires surgery, Grandal is likely to miss the remainder of the 2013 season.

Grandal sustains ACL and MCL damage in knee | 07/06/2013 7:56 PM

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Yasmani Grandal suffered damage to his ACL and MCL in his right knee in Saturday's game.

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Impact

Grandal exited after Anthony Rendon slid hard into his leg while trying to break up a double play. Grandal was seen on crutches after the game, and Padres manager Bud Black said the outlook is "not good." Grandal could be looking at a long stay on the DL and possibly surgery.

Yasmani Grandal diagnosed with knee sprain | 07/06/2013 6:13 PM

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Yasmani Grandal has been diagnosed with a right knee sprain.

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Grandal suffered the injury Saturday when Anthony Rendon took his legs out while trying to break out a double play. The Padres will reevaulate him late Saturday. It's very possible that he will need a disabled list stint.

Grandal exits game with apparent ankle injury | 07/06/2013 5:03 PM

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Yasmani Grandal was lifted from Saturday's game after suffering an apparent right ankle injury.

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Impact

Anthony Rendon slid into Grandal's right ankle while trying to break up a double play in the third inning. Grandal had to be helped off and was putting no weight on his right leg. This could be bad news for the Friars.

Grandal hits first HR of season in victory | 06/16/2013 1:15 AM

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Yasmani Grandal hit a three-run homer, his first of the season, in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Diamondbacks.

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Impact

He also walked in the game. Grandal's bat had been limp since he was activated from a 50-game suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone. He entered Saturday's game hitting .178/.283/.222 over 45 at-bats. The Cuban hit eight home runs in 192 at-bats last season.

Padres activate Grandal from restricted list | 05/28/2013 8:40 AM

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Padres activated C Yasmani Grandal from the restricted list.

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Impact

Grandal has completed his 50-game suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone and will be available for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. The 24-year-old may share catching duties with Nick Hundley in the short-term, but we expect he'll eventually get the majority of the playing time. He should be picked up in most fantasy leagues.

Grandal will be added to roster Tuesday | 05/27/2013 7:30 PM

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Yasmani Grandal will be reinstated from his suspension and added to the Padres' roster on Tuesday.

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Impact

Grandal failed to homer but batted .306 in nine minor league games to convince the Padres he was ready. He might initially share catching duties with Nick Hundley, but it's probably only a matter of time before he plays pretty much every day. He's a must-start in fantasy leagues. John Baker will be sent down to make room on the roster.

Grandal to join Triple-A Tucson on Saturday | 05/15/2013 12:42 PM

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Yasmani Grandal will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Tucson.

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Impact

Grandal is still serving his 50-game suspension for a positive PED test, but he is allowed to begin a 10-game minor league assignment. The 24-year-old backstop is eligible to join the Padres on May 28 and figures to split playing time with Nick Hundley upon his return.

Yasmani Grandal dealing with finger injury | 02/17/2013 11:47 AM

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Yasmani Grandal revealed Sunday that he hasn't picked up a bat all winter due to two inflamed tendons in his left middle finger.

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Impact

Grandal will hit for the first time on Monday. He admitted that he was "swinging one-handed from the left side" of the plate at the end of last season due to the injury. Grandal, of course, will serve a 50-game suspension at the start of the 2013 season due to a positive PED test, so he should have plenty of time to recover from the finger ailment. It's certainly worth monitoring, though.

Grandal apologizes again for drug ban | 02/16/2013 5:54 PM

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Yasmani Grandal delivered a statement at Padres camp on Saturday, apologizing once again for his positive testosterone test that led to his 50-game suspension.

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Grandal said that he planned to put the mistake behind him, and would continue to work at becoming the best player and teammate that he could be. Regarding his name appearing in the records of the Biogenesis clinic, Grandal declined to elaborate but said that he would fully cooperate in any investigations by Major League Baseball.